The Hidden Science: How Spinal Manipulation Interacts with Your Immune System
New research reveals that spinal manipulation triggers effects far beyond what most patients realize. It turns out that spinal manipulation does a lot more than just simply align your spine—it triggers a complex conversation between your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal structures that researchers are only beginning to fully understand. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is happy to share this chiropractic research news with you.
YOUR BODY'S INTERNAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Picture your nervous system and immune cells as partners in constant communication, coordinating their responses to keep your body functioning at its best. As Dr. Taams explains in her research on neuroimmune interactions, your nervous and immune systems operate as a unified team—they're perpetually influencing one another, coordinating responses to keep you healthy and functioning optimally. (1) A goal of chiropractic care here at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn.
THE MECHANICAL MESSAGE
When you get a spinal manipulation treatment, the effects reach further than the movement you feel —you're sending signals throughout your body. Recent groundbreaking research by Lewis and colleagues shares that these "mechano-responsive" signals influence both bone and joint tissues in notable ways. (2) The controlled pressure applied during manipulation sends signals that your neuroimmune system can interpret, potentially dampening inflammation, changing pain pathways, and boosting tissue recovery.
REAL-WORLD IMPLICATIONS
How does this affect your care? Lutke Schipholt and her research team emphasize that understanding these neuroimmune interactions is crucial for treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively. When chiropractors like yours at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn deliver specific manipulations, we're potentially modulating your immune responses at the site of injury or dysfunction—going beyond symptom relief to target the root inflammatory mechanisms. (3) This explains why many patients tell us that they notice benefits beyond pain relief, including improved mobility, reduced stiffness, and even better overall wellness. Your chiropractic spinal manipulation at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn isn't just moving something back into place; it could well be triggering a cascade of beneficial biological responses throughout interconnected body systems.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The science is exploring and reporting on what many chiropractic patients have experienced firsthand: spinal manipulation works through multiple pathways at the same time. By understanding how mechanical forces impact neuroimmune cross-talk, we're gaining deeper insight into why chiropractic care can be such an effective approach for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the interaction of the immune system in more detail and the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for spine pain patients.
